Ruby, Koan and Alex walked towards Ozpins office the situation the previous night was rather delicate as it involved Remnant CCT network "When we get in there we explain what happened, nothing gets left out." Alex said
Ruby nodded "got it"
"Under stood" Koan said
The door opened, and immediately Ironwoods voice greeted them "They were here...Ozpin, they were here!"
Glynda then responded " we are very much aware of that. Thank you, James"
"Fantastic, your aware. Now are we going to do something about it or should we just continue to stay the course and continue to ignore whats right in front of us" the general stated
"Ahem" Alex fake coughed getting their attention "Sorry were late" Alex said
"Yeah, crater face here decided to hit all the buttons on the way up" Koan said gesturing to Ruby
"heheheh" Ruby laughed weakly rubbing the back of her neck
Ozpin then replied "Thank you for coming. How are the three of you feeling?"
"we've been through worse, still doesn't help the fact the woman and Gold got away" Alex said
Ruby replied "Okay, I guess. I'd feel better if my bad guy catching record wasn't 0 to 3" Ruby said with a weak chuckle the three hunters present remained silent with a stoic expression
"Tough crowd" Koan said
"Ok so thats the tone we are going for got it" Ruby said meekly
"Ruby, Alex Koan I feel it's appropriate to let you know that what you did last night is exactly what being a huntress and huntsmen is as all about. The three of you recognized a threat, took action, the three of you did the very best you could." Ironwood said
The three of them replied "Than you sir"
"Now the general has already informed us of the event that, transpired last night. But now that all of you are rested, we were wondering if you had anything to say " Ozpin said
Then Glynda asked " was anyone else with them? Did the woman look familiar to you at all?"
"No, but it could be the same person that was on the Bullhead, that night we stopped that Dust store robbery." Alex said
Ruby then added " She was also wearing a mask, and she never said anything to us Gold mostly did the talking, I know she fought with glass, though that wasn't her semblance. It was fire, her clothing also lit up when she attacked."
"Save for the glass, it does sound like the woman I fought on the night we met Ruby and Alex" Glynda concluded
Iron wood then cut in" Embedding dust into clothing is an age-old technique. It could have been anyone."
Then Ruby said "Wait you think this girl is connected to Torchwick and the White fang?"
"It is possible" Ozpin said
"Wait...what if this woman is the one who's been pulling all the strings or at the very least a lieutenant, the dust infused clothing would explain why Torchwick stole that much dust." Alex said
"The connections are present along with showing who may be pulling the strings, you may be right Alex." Ironwood said
Ozpin added, " Yet, we still lack the required solid evidence to actually link the two together."
Ruby looked to Alex and Koan who nodded "Actually I-I think i heard her saying something about a hide out somewhere"
"Yeah, After Alex got taken out the window she shot another hurricane of glass at us I swear i heard her say something about the south east of the kingdom" Koan said
Glynda then said "I thought you said the intruder never spoke-"
Ozpin then interrupted "Thank you all for your cooperation. Why don't you go spend some time with your team? You each have a big day ahead of you."
"Anytime" Ruby replied
Alex nodded "Of course professor" Koan simply nodded as the three began to walk away
"Also, Please try to be discreet from now on about the matter the public believes that 'Zord' of your to be one of Atlas anti grimm defense systems Mr fissure I suggest you refrain from using them unless the situation is dire."Ozpin said
"Of course you have my word." Alex responded walking back to the lift with Ruby and Koan
The three made their way along to Ruby dorm "How's Blake been doing?" Alex asked
"Oh, the doctors cleared her and say she's capable to partake in our first mission."
Alex sighed in relief " Hey don't worry so much man. She's fine" Koan said
"Thanks" Alex said
The trio stopped outside RWBY's dorm room suddenly the door was flung open and the three pulled inside.
"Don't do that!" Alex said regaining his balance
Yang ignored him and asked "So, what happened?!"
Ruby answered " Uh, well umm, ehehe uh..."
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'Meanwhile'
"Well there you have it. we'll send as many troops we can to the south east. Find out exactly what's going on and eradicate any forces that stand in our way" Ironwood said
Glynda shook her head and replied " Why must your answer to everything involve a triumphant display of military bravado? You treat every situation like its a contest of measuring d-"
"Glynda!" Ozpin said
Ozpin turned towards them and Glynda replied "Well he does."
Ozpin then said "She's right. As much as i too would love to end this situation once and for all, we must remember that this may go beyond Vale, Beyond Beacon, and if this is truly part of some master plan for which we know not the final move, we must not be so bold no can we risk the spread of panic."
Ironwood then replied grimly " I have served you faithfully for years, but if you mean to tell me that your plan is to hold the defenses and wait-"
Ozpin stood up and interrupted the general "It is not! you're a general James. So tell me when you prepare to go to war, which do you send first? The flag-bearer, or the scouts."
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"That was a risky move" Weiss stated
"No" Blake began"I think the three of you handled it well."
"I hope so" Ruby replied
"Only time will tell" Alex said
"I'm sure everything will be alright, guy's" Yang commented before realizing something
"Oh! I know what will cheer you up." she said walking over to the desk grabbing a small tube
"What's that?" Ruby asked
"I don't know yet. dad sent it to us. I thought we could open it together." Yang said
"Ooh! something from home!" Ruby squealed racing up behind her sister and trying to grab the tube, then a small furry cylinder fell out and began to rustle around before taking shape... into a dog.
It barked at us Ruby and Yang cheered Alex and Koan backed up while Weiss and Blake jumped in fear the latter latching onto Alex peering at the small creature over his shoulder
"Zweeeiii!" Ruby cheered
"How is this possible, I know we see crazy stuff allot, but this defies the laws of physics!" Koan said " and it's adorable!" he began to pet Zwei who was now in Ruby arms
"Your dad sent a dog!?" Blake asked turning to look at Ruby and Weiss
'she really doesn't like dog's... oh yea cat Faunus he he' Alex thought
Weiss then added "In the mail"
Ruby giggled and yang replied "Oh, he does stuff like this all the time."
Blake then asked from atop Ruby's bed " Your farther or your dog?"
Weiss stomped over to them "Are you telling me this mangy...drooling...mutt ,is going to wive with us forevah" And thus the heiress cracks under the gaze of the adorable corgi." Oh yes he is, Oh yes he is."
Weiss continued" Oh, isn't he adorable!"
"Hasn't your dad ever heard of a dog sitter." Alex said "I mean i doesn't seem practical to..." only then did he feel the burning gaze of the three huntresses and shape-shifter on him "... I'll shut up now" Alex said backing away
Blake then said "Please keep it away from my belongings."
Glynda's voice came over the school's Pa System "Will all First-year students please report to the amphitheater."
"Well, we can't exactly leave him here while we're gone for a week." Weiss said as Ruby put Zwei down.
Zwei went up to Blake who was still freaking out, yang said "Look there's a letter." she then began to read it out " Dear girls, I've got to leave the island for a few days, so I'm sending Zwei to you to take care of. Enclosed is all the food you should need Love you both, Taiyang."
Yang then dumped out a massive pile of dog food on top of the corgi "Ok that makes absolutely no sense" Alex said even Koan nodded
Weiss then said "What's he supposed to do with that"
Yang shook the tube and a can opener fell out.
"Well that settles it. Come on girl's, Zwei will be here when we get back." Yang said as they began to leave
Alex patted Zwei's head "See ya little guy" Before he and Koan joined the others.
"Hmm" Ruby mused looking down at Zwei suddenly an idea came to mind
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'In the amphitheater'
All the first year students had gathered and Glynda stepped up, "Professor Ozpin would like to share a few words with you before we begin."
Glynda left as Ozpin began " Today, we stand together, untied Mistral, Atlas, Vacuo and Vale. The four kingdoms of remnant, nearly eighty years ago, The largest war in recorded history came to an end. it was a war of ignorance, greed and oppression. A war that was about more then where borders fell or who trader with whom, but about the very idea of individualism itself. We fought for countless reasons, one being the destruction of all art and self expression.
"As you all are well aware, that was something many could not stand for. As a result those who apposed the tyranny began naming their children after one of the core aspects of art itself. Color. It was their way to demonstrate that not only that they refuse to tolerate this oppression, but neither would the generations to come. And it is a trend that is held to this very day. We encourage individuality, expressionism and unity. Through diversity.
As i have said, today we stand together, united, but this bond cannot exist without without effort, which is why today, while the rest of the world celebrates peace, Huntsmen and Huntresses will work to uphold it. As first-year students. You will be tasked with shadowing a professional Huntsmen or Huntress, on a mission. Some of you may be taken out of the kingdom for several day. Others may work within the walls for the rest of the week. But no matter which path you choose, remember to be safe, remember your training, and remember do your very best."
ozpin ended his speech and walks away while everyone applauded.
Ruby then said "This is perfect. all we have to do is shadow a huntsmen working in the southeast."
Yang pumped her fist "Yea! we'll follow them around by day and give him the slip at night."
"Lets check search and destroy" Weiss suggested
"Good idea" Koan said
The six walked over to one of the holographic boards, ruby pointed out "Here we go. Quadrant five needs Grimm cleared out."
"Well, it's in the south east" Blake said
"Sounds perfect." Yang said
Ruby began to to enter their team name Blake turned towards Alex and Koan "So are the two of you going to be coming with us"
"Technically I'm still registered as the first years mentor, and Koan has been made a student by Ozpin so definitely" Alex said
The board then denied the request and Weiss said "Wonderful."
"Any other ideas?" Blake asked
"We mail ourselves their" Ruby said
"No" Alex said
Ozpin then came up and said "Well, that's one option. Unfortunately, we determined that concentration of Grimm was to extreme for first year student's. It seems that particular region is rather popular . In fact, I have a sneaking suspicion that the six of you will make your way their no matter which job you choose"
"What ever makes you say that." Ruby said
"I'm still curious as to how you all found yourselves at the docks, last semester. I'm interested to kn ow how you really learned about a "hideout" in the southeast. And is certainly wonder why witnesses reported seeing robots and rose petal in a dance club some time ago" Ozpin inquired
"Uhhmm...uh-well"
"I doubt I'll ever find the exact answers I'm looking for. So, how about this. Instead of waiting for you to break the rules why don't we just bend them?" Ozpin suggested.
He then typed on pad and the job was accepted.
"We won't let you down. Thank you, professor." Ruby said
"Do not thank me for this. Team work and persistence have carried you this far, but you must understand, the things that wait for you beyond the protection of the kingdom do not care. Stay close to your Huntsmen at all times. and do exactly as he says. He will be leading you on this mission. And he can have you sent back to beacon if he finds your skills to be unsatisfactory" Ozpin said as he left he added "Good luck"
"Uh, Professor who exactly will we be shadowing" Alex asked
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'At the landing pad'
"Why hello Boy's and Girls! who's ready to fight for their lives" It was professor Oobleck
The six each sported their own dejected look "You've gotta be kidding me" Alex said
'To be continued